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Alpha Metallurgical confirms fatality after Rolling Thunder Mine flood

Alpha Metallurgical (AMR) confirms that a section foreman at Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County, W. Va., lost his life following a flooding incident that occurred on Saturday, November 8. During routine operations, a crew in the underground mine encountered a sudden and substantial inflow of water. Steven Lipscomb was unable to reach safety and was last seen attempting to ensure his crew made it out safely. All other miners in the area were able to safely evacuate the mine. The company is working with federal and state authorities to conduct an investigation into the accident and its underlying causes.

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